Back to the Roots Retreat
Six nights to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a simpler way of living. YogaQiFlow · Qi Gong · Garden-to-table cooking · Nature · Community · Rest
Upcoming dates
Starting from 1049€ - intimate setting 12 people max
| Dates | Location |
|---|---|
| 01.11.2026 - 07.11.2026 | Casa el Riego, Tenerife |
| 24.01.2027 - 30.01.2027 | Casa el Riego, Tenerife |
This retreat invites you to step out of the fast pace of everyday life and into a more natural rhythm.
Through movement, time in nature, nourishing food, and shared experiences, you are gently guided into a space of rest, connection, and presence.
This retreat is created and held by Alice & Marco, and is part of a growing project that is manifested into an association called AMAEL Tenerife.
Whether you are seeking to slow down, recharge, or simply step out of your daily rhythm, this retreat offers a gentle balance of movement, nature, and shared experience.
Through YogaQiFlow, Massage, Qi Gong, time in nature, nourishing food, and moments of connection, you are invited to return to a more grounded and natural way of being.
Come as you are.
Leave feeling lighter, more connected, and deeply nourished.
Presence, Connection & Conscious Touch
Sometimes, the most meaningful connections happen when we slow down and become fully present.
Through gentle partner exercises, mindful movement and simple explorations of conscious touch, we create space to connect more deeply with ourselves and others.
There is no need for previous experience, and every invitation is optional. The focus is not on learning massage techniques, but on cultivating awareness, trust and the simple joy of human connection.
Integrated into the Retreat Experience
Conscious touch is one element within a wider retreat journey.
YogaQiFlow, Qi Gong, time in nature, nourishing food, and shared experiences all support your ability to slow down, feel more deeply, and reconnect with yourself.
Rather than learning in isolation, everything is woven into the rhythm of the week — creating space for integration, rest, and genuine connection.
The beauty of being in community
We are not meant to do life alone.
Throughout the retreat, we share movement, meals, conversations, nature and moments of stillness. Each person brings something unique, and together we create a space where everyone can feel welcome, supported and free to simply be.
A space where you can feel supported, seen, and connected — just as you are, while always having the freedom to enjoy quiet moments on your own.
Who is this retreat for?
Back to the Roots is for anyone who feels the need to slow down, reconnect with themselves and nature, and enjoy a simpler rhythm of life.
You may feel drawn to this experience if you:
- Long to pause, rest and recharge away from everyday responsibilities.
- Enjoy nature, gentle movement and meaningful human connection.
- Wish to reconnect with your body through YogaQiFlow, Qi Gong and meditation.
- Feel curious about conscious touch, mindful living and new ways of experiencing connection.
- Appreciate sharing good food, laughter and quiet moments with others.
Come as you are
No previous experience in yoga, Qi Gong or bodywork is needed. Whether you're completely new to these practices or have been exploring them for years, you're welcome just as you are.
There's nothing to achieve, no techniques to master and no expectations to fulfil.
Casa el Riego, Tenerife, Spain
Casa rural el Riego is a 120-year-old house on an ecological finca on the Eastern side of the beautiful island of Tenerife which is still authentic and very calm.
The house offers 6 guestrooms with private bathroom each and a 4x12 meter salt-water pool for common use with splendid views on the mountains and the sea.
The finca and the house are maintained in a sustainable and ecological way. We eat what we find in our gardens (and other ecological gardens), freshly prepared and with love.
Program
Throughout the retreat, you will experience a gentle and nourishing rhythm that brings together movement, nature, food, and connection.
- Qi Gong sessions — a grounding practice to cultivate awareness, breath, and inner balance
- YogaQiFlow — a fluid blend of Yoga and Qi Gong, supporting the body to open, release, and reconnect
- SOUL IN TOUCH massage workshops — a soft introduction to conscious touch, movement, and presence
- Time in nature — including hikes, garden experiences, and moments to simply be
- Cooking classes with fresh ingredients from the finca — reconnecting with food as a source of nourishment and vitality
- Daily vegetarian brunches and dinners, prepared with local and seasonal produce
- Opportunities to receive bodywork sessions and deeply relax
- Evening practices such as Kirtan, Chakra Nidra, or quiet integration
- Space to rest, reflect, and connect — with yourself and with others
A week to slow down, be nourished, and return to a more natural and connected way of living.
6 nights
Meeting like minded people & getting nourished by each other
Schedule
Each day follows a gentle rhythm, balancing movement, nourishment, learning, and rest.
Example day:
- 08:30 – 10:00
YogaQiFlow — a soft, awakening practice to connect with breath and body - 10:15 – 11:30
Brunch — fresh, nourishing food prepared with local ingredients - 11:30 – 14:30
Free time or the opportunity to receive a bodywork session - 14:30 – 16:00
Time in the garden — connecting with the land and learning about plants and seasonal rhythms - 16:00 – 19:00
Cooking class — preparing food together, sharing, and learning - 19:00 – 20:15
Dinner - 20:15 – 21:00
Evening practice (Kirtan, meditation, or quiet integration)
Each day varies slightly, including workshops, nature excursions, and moments of rest — but always follows a similar, balanced rhythm.
* Schedule subject to change.
November Retreat
Shared Accommodation (2 people in 1 room)
€1149 / person- includes all retreat activities, meals, airport pick up and drop off and shared accommodation
Secure your place with a deposit. The remaining balance will be due before the retreat.
Private Room (limited availability)
€1399 - includes all retreat activities, meals, airport pick up and drop off
Secure your place with a deposit. The remaining balance will be due before the retreat.
January Retreat
Shared Accommodation (2 people in 1 room)
€1149 / person- includes all retreat activities, meals, airport pick up and drop off and shared accommodation
Early Bird until October 24th: €1049 - this price is secured by paying the deposit by October 24, even though the balance is paid later.
Private Room (limited availability)
€1399 - includes all retreat activities, meals, airport pick up and drop off
My Online Courses
3-Exercise Qi Gong Set
44 Euro
